Mother Nature chipped on Sunday and graced us with a beautiful day for the Janney Fall Carnival - the fourth time was the charm - but it was truly the efforts of Melissa Meierhoefer, Jennie Bonney, Karen Harris, Diane Schiff, and the many parent volunteers who made the event such a success. I extend my sincerest thanks to all those who planned, donated materials and time, and attended; even if the height and weight limit kept me out of the moon bounces, it was a thrill to see so many smiling (and painted) faces!

Our multipurpose room hosted several events last week, including a presentation by Deal Principal Melissa Kim and a panel of Deal students (including several Janney alumni). For those who are interested, the full presentation will be posted on the Janney website as soon as I receive it from Principal Kim.

On Friday, students joined actors from the InterAct Story Theater for a performance of One Gold Coin, a group brought to Janney through the efforts of Rona Walters. Students in grades three - five also witnessed the inauguration of our Student Council representatives as they took the oath of office and reviewed their key goals for the year.

This last week of October guarantees much delight. After an LSRT meeting at 6pm on Wednesday (10/28), we will have a half-day for teacher recordkeeping on Thursday (10/29). Prior to students' dismissal at 12:15, we will invite families to our annual Fall Parade on the greentop beginning at 9:45am. Following an hour of costume display, students will return to their classes for individual celebrations. Although we will not have a formal lunchtime on that day, those students who wish to purchase a hot lunch will be able to do so before heading home.

While students enjoy a long weekend, teachers and staff will participate in a Friday (10/30) professional development day focused on goal-setting and learning objectives. The week will end with a bang at the Janney Book Fair at Politics and Prose (Saturday 10/31 and Sunday 11/1), where many of our parents and staff members will share their favorite children's books (in costume, of course - I am looking forward to my time slot on Saturday afternoon!).

Although I will not be submitting a new article to the website, I encourage you to take this time to catch up on pieces from past weeks. These articles allow all of our stakeholders to enjoy common discussions around augmenting teaching, learning, and the culture of efficacy and growth at Janney. Please look for a new article next time!

Have a frightfully fantastic week!

Sincerely,

Norah Lycknell
Principal

A Note from the PTA Co-Presidents

Wow, what a great day for Fall Carnival! A beautiful fall day and a lot of hard work by the Janney Community made for a very successful event this year. We wanted to thank ALL the volunteers who manned the stations, made the bakery items, created tie-dye shirts, supervised the rides, worked the crafts and cakewalks, painted tattoos, face painted, and everything else that made the day a resounding success. A huge thank you for the organizers of Fall Carnival who worked tirelessly and displayed amazing patience with all the delays to bring off a fantastic afternoon: Jennie Bonney, Melissa Meierhoefer, Karen Harris and Diane Schiff. Great job.

We also wanted to thank Rennie Anderson and Anita Seline for their work in publishing the PTA Directory. It looks great. Let the playdates commence!

The Book Fair is coming up at Politics & Prose on Connecticut Avenue this weekend. Purchase books and other items to benefit Janney all day Saturday the 31st and Sunday November 1st.

Please note the next PTA General Meeting is November 10 at 7:30 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room.

A reminder that the Janney Website has up-to-date news and information so pop by every once in a while to check it out at www.janneyschool.org.

Thanks and have a great week!

Scott Cheney and Jonathan McHugh

Last Chance for Citrus Fruit!

Stop by the fruit sale table at pick-up Wednesday and Thursday this week to place your orders for citrus fruit. You can choose 10 lb ($18) and 20 lb ($25) bags of navel oranges, grapefruits or mixed. Please bring a check or pay in cash. Great for holiday gifts (delivery will be in December)!

Janney Directory

Get your extra copies of the Janney Directory while supplies last. They are convenient to have in the car, the office, or in your bag. Make sure to get your extra copy for only $10. Leave payment (checks made out to Janney PTA) in the PTA box in the office. Include your child's name and teacher. Mark it attention Rennie Anderson or Anita Seline and we'll get you your edition. Questions or corrections? contact us at rennie.anderson@standfordalumni.org or amseline@aol.com. Thank you.

Janney Book Fair

Come to Politics & Prose Bookstore at 5015 Connecticut Avenue on Halloween weekend. Buy books and merchandise and when you mention Janney at checkout, 20% percent of your purchase goes to our school. Saturday, Oct 31 from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm and Sunday, Nov 1 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Don't miss costume storytimes with beloved book characters (some of whom will bear uncanny resemblances to Janney teachers and staff!) Saturday 10:30-11:30 and 1:30-2:00 and Sunday 1:30-2:00. Spread the word to family, friends, colleagues and neighbors...all are welcome.

For more information, contact Book Fair Chairs Erica Perl (erica@ericaperl.com) and Alexis Comrack (acomrack@gmail.com). Want to volunteer? Email Lauren Case! (lec619@comcast.net)

Library Volunteer Coffee

Please come join your fellow library volunteers and the Janney librarians for coffee and a tour of the library on Wednesday, November 5 at 8:00 am. Even if you've already been active in the library, this will be a great way to meet other volunteers. For newcomers, join us to learn about how the library works and some of the many projects on which you can provide some help. We'll have coffee and great company. Bring the kids, too! They can show you what they've been doing in library class, and we'll have storytime for the younger ones. If you have any questions, contact Marla Viorst at viorst@wexlerwalker.com.

Janney Open House, November 13th

We need volunteers! (Who doesn't?) On Friday, November 13th, Janney will host its Fall Open House. We need 8-10 parents to lead tour groups throughout the school. The gathering will start at 9:15 am, and tours will leave shortly thereafter. Are you passionate about Janney? Eager to share your child's (and your) experience with prospective parents? Please join us! The time commitment is short--likely less than or around an hour. Please let prospective Janney families know about this event!Contact Julie Hamlin or Karen Garman if you'd like to lead tour groups, or if you have any questions.

In Search of Hospitable Volunteers!

The Janney Hospitality Committee needs volunteers. The committee provides refreshments and a friendly welcome to community visitors at major school events. The next event is the November 13 Open House, when prospective parents and students are invited to get to know the school. Joining the Hospitality Committee is an easy and fun way to help the school. If interested, please email Carola McGiffert at cmcgiffert@hotmail.com.

Janney School Pictures--Take Two

Janney Picture Retake Day is Thursday, November 19 in the multipurpose room. If your child missed the Oct 16 picture day, or if you wish to retake the photos you receive from LifeTouch, please note this date on your calendars. More information to follow.

Janney Musical

It's JUNGLE BOOK this year! Dig out your fake fur, animal ears and any other beastly costumes you have for this one! All we'll need are the "bear" necessities!

Show dates are February 19-20, 2010. Auditions for 4th and 5th graders will be on Monday, November 30 and Tuesday, December 1 from 3:15-5:00. Students will come home with information sheets soon, but watch the Community News bulletin board for show details. Parents interested in helping out on production or the pit band, contact Ginny Curtin (GUCurtin@gmail.com or 202-686-7058).

A Tip from Janney's new Health Foods Committee

Remember to thank our lunch lady, Ms. Dixon, next time you see her. She is the friendly face our children greet when they buy their lunches or chocolate milks. Last spotted on pizza day handling the high demand. Thanks Ms. Dixon!

Also spotted in the kids' lunch boxes from home: edamame, mango chunks with a toothpick, and MELON BALLS! Yum.

Safety Patrol Tip of the Week

You can make a difference by staying alert and taking extra care while driving where children are present.

Mica House, Co-Captain

In the Neighborhood

Spooky Stories in the Dark! Tenley Interim Library, 4200 Wisconsin Avenue, Wednesday night, October 28, at 7 PM. Wear your costume and prepare to trick-or-treat! Intended to be scary! for children aged 7 and older.

Department of Parks and Recreation Play Day. Consider signing up your child when school is closed on Friday, October 30. Play Day is open from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm for youth in grades K-8 at 26 DPR sites throughout the city. You can register online at http://www.dpr.dc.gov. Space is limited, so register early.

Turtle Park's Halloween Festivities. Bring the entire family to Turtle Park on Friday, October 30th at 5:30 pm. Enjoy cupcakes and drinks and participate in the Halloween parade during the haunted playground hour from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. From 6:30 until dark, enjoy two Halloween movies on the green: It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown (for little kids - 30 minutes) and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (original version) for everyone. If you have some spare time to help decorate for the haunted playground, please contact President@turtlepark.org. Sponsored by the Friends of Friendship Park (FOFP).

Deal Wrapping Paper Sale. We are not selling Sally Foster wrapping paper at Janney this year, but if you're feeling nostalgic, or need to replenish your supplies before the holidays, you can buy Sally Foster products on-line and benefit Deal Middle School. Just visit the Deal website, www.dealpta.org, click on the Sally Foster link to the left, and enter Deal's code number, which is indicated at the link. Your orders will be shipped directly to you.

Runnymede Singers. We are an independent choral ensemble founded in 1976, is looking for singers for its fall/winter season. We practice Tuesday nights from 6:50 to 8:50 pm at First Baptist Church, between 16th and 17th St just north of Massachusetts Avenue. There are no tryouts. We are just a group of women and men who enjoy singing. We are currently rehearsing holiday music to perform at non-profit venues in December. Just show up on Tuesday or call Janney parent, Jenny DiBiase, at 202-246-2106 for more information.

Janney Shopping

www.shoptoearn.net/Janney

Contributing to the E-Newsletter

All submissions to the PTA newsletter should be emailed to Janneynewsletter@yahoo.com. The deadline for submissions is Friday at 3:15 pm. Because the newsletter is reviewed by several individuals before distribution, we must adhere to this deadline in order to get the newsletter to you every week on time.

Please include all text in the body of your email (rather than as an attachment). Small jpeg thumbnails may be attached and can be included in the newsletter. All links or email addresses will be made active (clickable).

If a notice should be run for more than one week, please indicate the dates the notice should be run, or resubmit the notice by the Friday deadline for each week.

Please note there is no longer a box in the Janney office where hard copy newsletter submissions can be turned in. If you have prepared fliers to be included in the Take Home Tuesday envelope, those should be turned into the school office by COB Monday.

We will run notices about community or other non-Janney events of interest to elementary school children as space permits. It is the PTA's policy not to carry for-profit advertisements or classifieds. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Editors